There are many things to consider when you’re ready to start a second business. Today, I want to focus on what I think are the top three most important things to focus on before you decide to start your second business.

We all start our ventures because we want to do work that matters. As our ideas pivot along the way, the questions we were able to answer at the beginning of our business venture now have different answers. While this list isn’t all-inclusive, I’ve proposed some questions on the why, what, who, and how that I think all entrepreneurs need to answer, and if they can’t, it might be time to consider quitting.

Meet the Finalist: An Interview with Connell Reynolds, BizPitch 2022 Finalist

Entrepreneurship is the single largest job creator in America. For Columbus to continue growing and thriving as a leader in business, we have to support entrepreneurs in our community. We are here to do just that. StartUP Columbus is a business incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs where they currently are and where they hope to go.

Ben MacMinn of StartUP Columbus sits down with Rinkesh Patel of RAM Hotels to talk about financial capital in the world of COVID-19. He shared nothing but invaluable advice and information with us, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Head to the StartUP Columbus Instagram page to listen to the conversation and continue reading for an exclusive look into Rinkesh and Ben’s conversation.

Owning a business is challenging. It’s hard work. It’s giving up your freedom now for the hope of having more freedom later. It’s failing thousands of times so that you can succeed once. After working with hundreds of individuals in the Greater Columbus, Georgia area, StartUP Columbus has identified four common obstacles and solutions to alleviate some of those pain points.

For a new entrepreneur, it may be confusing as to which types of firms you should focus your time. It’s helpful to understand the goals and investment size of different investors to understand which investor type fits your capital needs. In general, the stages of investors change with the growth of the company.